2004 BMW 318 vs. 2004 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2004 BMW 318 and 2004 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 159 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 702 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2004 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 318 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 129 L |
